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Music and the Underground Railroad

Music and the Underground Railroad

Reggie Harris | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

Interactive concerts of songs, stories and narratives about slavery and the quest for freedom.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Music Beyond Borders: Llanera, Joropo, Bluegrass with Larry & Joe

Music Beyond Borders: Llanera, Joropo, Bluegrass with Larry & Joe

Larry & Joe | (919) 606-4277 | kayla.oelhafen@gmail.com

Legendary Llanero musician Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated multi-instrumentalist Joe Troop play a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian music for live audiences in English and Spanish.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Caribbean, Hispanic, Latinx, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
North Carolina Backyard Birds

North Carolina Backyard Birds

Anna Podris & Keith Norval | (919) 630-3430 | annapodris@gmail.com

Students collaborate to create a bird, bug and tree ecosystem art installation for your school.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
North Carolina Lighthouse Residency

North Carolina Lighthouse Residency

Diane Silcox Jarrett | (919) 397-9501 | ldjarrett169@outlook.com

Students will write a creative non-fiction piece around a NC lighthouse they are studying.

  • Program Type: Writer-in-Residence
  • Discipline: Literary
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Practicing the Art of Narrative Writing

Practicing the Art of Narrative Writing

Tony Peacock | (919) 663-0206 | tonypeacock@embarqmail.com

Students practice the art of “painting pictures with words” as they create stories about the most important places, people and memories in their lives.

  • Program Type: Writer-in-Residence
  • Discipline: Literary
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Roots and Rhythm Workshop

Roots and Rhythm Workshop

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble | (410) 897-9299 | office@footworks.org

Footworks teaches traditional music and dance in a way that makes participation accessible and fun.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Native American, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Roots and Rhythm: Music Residency

Roots and Rhythm: Music Residency

Beverly Botsford | (919) 824-3821 | beverly.botsford@gmail.com

Culture, Character and Curriculum with drumming, percussion, movement, stories and spoken word.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, Hispanic, Latinx, North Carolina
  • Does Not Accept bookings in Johnston County
Song Spun Stories

Song Spun Stories

Jennifer Armstrong | 207-322-2265 | jenwrenmusic@gmail.com

With stories, bagpipe, fiddle, banjo, dancing puppet, and sing alongs this program introduces students to the folk arts and engages their imaginations, delight and participation.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: European, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Studio Time ELA with Mr. B

Studio Time ELA with Mr. B

Studio Time with Mr. B | (980) 428-0716 | booking@kevinbrawley.com

Transform your school into a professional recording studio! Combine music, movement, technology, and ELA strategies for a unique learning experience your kids will not forget!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Griot’s Gourd

The Griot’s Gourd

The Magic of African Rhythm | (919) 638-8221 | shabufam@gmail.com

The Griot’s Gourd is a musical performance with West African storytelling instruments.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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🎉 Happy Last Day of School! We’re celebratin 🎉 Happy Last Day of School!

We’re celebrating a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs this year! 🖌️🎭🎶

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching artists, dedicated volunteer school reps, and passionate teachers who made it all possible. Your creativity and commitment brought the arts to life for thousands of students across Wake County! 💛✨

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Can’t think of a better way to end the school ye Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than adding the final touches to The Picket Fence project at Hilburn Academy.

Virginia Maier worked with 120 middle school students, Principal Fehling, dozens of staff members and countless volunteers for the second year in a row. 

A surprise visit from Dr. Taylor himself brought an extra dose of excitement. #AIS4all #wakearts #arts919 #artseducation
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It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts in partnership with parents, teachers, and artists supported a record breaking 460 school day arts programs! 

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